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Re: Mentors as Drive Coaches?

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Originally Posted by Pavan Dave View Post
Many times the coaches on the field are former students who were drivers in the past. This helps because the coaches understand what being on the flight crew is like and the pressure that comes a long with their role(s).
Dude, where have you been??? It was was great seeing you this past weekend!

I have to agree with that point, to a certain extent.

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Originally Posted by AllenGregoryIV View Post
At lone star this week don't be too surprised if I'm on the field for at least the eliminations matches. I really don't want to be because I've always fought for student coaches on my teams but right now I feel like that stand is stopping my team from excelling and I would never want to do that either.
I understand this as well. However, my firm belief is that this is entirely about the students. My job as a mentor is to make sure that I have taught them all I can about the game and objectives, and then it's up to them to do the rest. Kind of like raising your children. You can only teach and show them so much, and then it's up to them to make the right decisions.

But in reality, it's up to each team to decide who the coach will be. I do see a lot of mentors on the field.
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